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JDM Lifestyle 68: Petersen Automotive Event, Diecast Culture, and Track Day Wins

Sean Morris Posted on October 16, 2025

Experience JDM Lifestyle 68 with Brian — from the Petersen Automotive Museum and Larry Chen’s book release to exclusive diecast drops and a Nissan Challenge win in the R32 GT-R.

Los Angeles car culture was on full display in Brian’s latest video — JDM Lifestyle Episode 68. From the Petersen Automotive Museum to the race track, this episode captures what makes the JDM community so special.

The weekend kicked off at the Los Angeles Diecast Club Cruise-In and Larry Chen’s book release at the Petersen. For any enthusiast, the Petersen is one of the most important automotive museums in the world, and the turnout at this event lived up to the hype. The parking lot and halls were filled with everything from rare classics to modern JDM icons, while inside the museum, collectors were treated to some big drops:

  • The debut of the Kaido House LTDEDN diecast release.

  • Exclusive pieces from Diecast Talk, Ritter Goods, and Mini GT.

  • A showcase of incredible exhibits that remind us why the Petersen is a must-see destination in Los Angeles.

Motec from Art of Assembly plug in for R32 to R34

Plug and Play Motec from Art of Assembly for Brian's R32 GT-R

But the video doesn’t stop there. Brian also takes us trackside to Round 6 of the Nissan Challenge, where he drove his R32 GT-R to another victory. It’s a great glimpse at how JDM culture spans everything from scale models to full-on track competition.

 Whether you’re into diecast collecting, JDM car culture, or GT-R racing, this episode has something for you.

 Watch it now: JDM Lifestyle 68

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